Study Motivation by Motivation2Study PART TWO: Psychology Professor's Viral Study Techniques: A+ Students Love It!
Oct 13, 2023
Marty Lobdell, a long‑time psychology professor famous for 'Study Less, Study Smart,' shares practical study techniques. He covers note expansion right after class, active recitation, teaching to reveal gaps, SQ3R for textbooks, and mnemonic use. Short, actionable strategies for smarter studying are the focus.
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Retention Drops Sharply After Transition To College
- Many students forget large portions of prior learning quickly; retention drops after transitions like high school to college.
- Marcus Taylor cites a University of East Anglia study finding students recalled only 40% of high school material by week one of university.
Expand Notes Immediately After Class
- Do expand and flesh out your class notes immediately after class to preserve details.
- Marty Lobdell recommends a five-minute investment right after class because waiting a few hours causes you to forget your own notes.
Ask Questions In Class Or Visit Office Hours
- Do ask questions in class or see the instructor afterward to clarify confusion and deepen understanding.
- Marty Lobdell notes teachers want students to succeed and will often re-explain topics like REM sleep or ontogeny recapitulating phylogeny.